K98k 337 1940 markings

[Blighty]

Hi there from the UK, been following the threads and the expertise on the forum. I am dipping my toe into K98 rifles, to add to my other military rifles. I have the opportunity to look at a 1940 337 RC and wanted to check the markings I should be looking for. The UK market is very small and was looking for pointers. Any information would be appreciated. Great forum cheers Martin

 

[biggymu]

337 1940 8578 m block

I picked this rifle up recently threw some of my connections here. It is not dead mint, but IMHO is a rifle in exceptional condition for a 1940. I will let the photos do the talking. Please let me know if I missed something and I will add it to the photos….. It’s pretty neat all these...

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337 1940

This is one out of an old collection, from Tennesse. It is very close in condition to the very rare matching 1939 337 that I posted a few months ago. Plenty of sub-contracted parts. Enjoy, Alister PS More photos to follow.

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Hello Blighty, take a gander at these from the picture reference and see if they help

 

[Blighty]

Many thanks for the prompt reply. I will study the pics in detail but I have a suspicion that the rifle I’m looking at has had markings added and not original. Will post some pics when sent to me. Looks like I’m twenty years too late but everyone has to start somewhere

 

[joryfreeburg]

337 1940 8578 m block

I picked this rifle up recently threw some of my connections here. It is not dead mint, but IMHO is a rifle in exceptional condition for a 1940. I will let the photos do the talking. Please let me know if I missed something and I will add it to the photos….. It’s pretty neat all these...

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337 1940

This is one out of an old collection, from Tennesse. It is very close in condition to the very rare matching 1939 337 that I posted a few months ago. Plenty of sub-contracted parts. Enjoy, Alister PS More photos to follow.

www.k98kforum.com

Hello Blghty,take a gander at these from the picture reference and see if they help

You beat me to it Rick

 

[brick26]

I am curious if flat top 337 also appears on some 1940 rifles or only on 1939?

Thanks

 

[pzjgr]

I am curious if flat top 337 also appears on some 1940 rifles or only on 1939?

Thanks

Here is a thread with some discussion on font styles...

Interesting Comparison of 1939 and 1940 Gustloff Receiver Markings....

Just picked up a 1939 Gustloff from my buddy Flynaked, and noticed the interesting variation in receiver marking side by side.... The 1939 is a no letter block s/n 265, and has a hand stamped marking, with a very different font than the roll marked 1940. Just thought it was neat to see side...

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